Course details

The workshop explores how cultural diversity operates within an organisation – how it is perceived, develops and manifests itself. Participants will assess the benefits of embracing cultural diversity and look at ways to encourage implementation in the workplace.

Is it right for me?

This workshop is designed for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of how cultural diversity works, the impact it has on an organisation and practical ways of implementing it in the workplace.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Consider the impact of cultural diversity in your day to day work

Explain the meaning of diversity and how to work effectively with diversity in the workplace.

Explore how the environment in which we live shapes our personal beliefs, values and preferences and affects our attitude and responses to diversity

Identify the link between cultural diversity, business strategy and organisational success

Apply tools and techniques to support implementation of cultural diversity in the workplace

What will it cover?

Cultural Awareness and Diversity in Context

Defining diversity – the importance of difference in the workplace

Understanding preconceptions – how do they influence our interactions?

What is cultural awareness and how does it work with diversity?

Making the links to my role

Defining Culture

The links between values, attitudes and culture

Development of the ’cultural layers’

What’s your culture – how would others define you? How would you define yourself?

The Culture Paradigm

Recognising how different cultures are manifest within an organisation

Identifying how cultures and subcultures are embedded within your organisation – are they desired cultures and how do they fit with the business strategy?

Implementing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

How to promote an inclusive working environment

Tools and techniques for challenging inappropriate and non aligned behaviour

Course Location

About World Knowledge

A subsidiary of We_They Strategies Corporation , We_They is a World performance improvement company and a leader in sales and technical training, management consulting, and engineering services.

We help improve your organisational effectiveness through innovative and knowledgeable training, consulting, and business improvement services customised to meet your specific needs. With offices throughout The Middle East, we are strategically positioned to serve you at your locations around the world.